Poor Hendrix is a casual neighborhood bar and restaurant located in the East Lake community of Atlanta. At the bar, we offer small plates of craveable food that pair perfectly with your favorite adult beverage and in the restaurant, you'll find simple, classic dishes that compliment an affordable but thoughtful wine list. 

Come, eat, imbibe, socialize, enjoy.

Our bar and patio are 21+ but the restaurant is all-ages. We do have more of an adult vibe and our dining room is small and intimate so we do not have highchairs or booster seats. We are happy to welcome all of our neighbors to dine with us!

No reservation needed! Poor Hendrix is first come, first serve.  We do accept limited reservations for larger parties.

BAR HOURS

SUN-THUR: 4pm - midnight

FRI-SAT: 4pm - 2am

CLOSED WEDNESDAYS

WHat's in a name?

Poor Hendrix was named after our rescue pit-bull.  Hendrix was saved from the euthanasia list at Dekalb Animal Services in 2012 as a skinny, scabby, nearly hairless puppy whose health challenges were just beginning.  Hendrix survived multiple bouts of mange, parvo, a seizure disorder, and countless hospitalizations before finally being diagnosed with immune-mediated polyarthritis.  Thanks to the dedication of Animal Action Rescue and the expertise of top-notch vets around Atlanta, Hendrix is now a happy, healthy dog with a full life ahead of him.  Throughout the years, many people fell in love with and followed the progress of our sweet pup.  Whenever we would give them updates on his most recent health tribulations, their response was invariably, “Aww, poor Hendrix” and the name for our restaurant was born.

Who is Poor Hendrix?

It’s a resilient, loveable dog. It’s a couple with a dream and a lot of determination. It’s a family of dedicated staff that love what they do.  But most importantly, it’s our patrons and neighbors that provide a sense of community every time you walk through our doors.

Poor Hendrix is the fulfillment of a long-time dream of husband and wife owners, Aaron and Jamie Russell.  Aaron and Jamie met when they were just teenagers while Aaron was making pizzas and Jamie was waiting tables at a local Italian restaurant.  Aaron went on to make a career out of his love of cooking, working his way through many of Atlanta’s best restaurants including Nikolai's Roof, Seeger’s, The Dining Room, and Restaurant Eugene.  Aaron made a name for himself as a world-class Pastry Chef, earning 5 James Beard nominations and a Rising Star Chef award.  However, in 2013 after an inspirational trip to Spain and France, the couple decided it was finally time to create a restaurant all their own so they set about the tasks of raising funds, making plans, writing menus and looking for the right location.  When they first saw the space at Hosea & 2nd, they knew it was everything they had been hoping for - a quaint, old building, full of charm, located in a vibrant, diverse, up-and-coming neighborhood they already loved. Their dream of creating an intimate, casual place with simple but fabulous food and plenty of tasty libations became a reality.

RESTAURANT menu

Small Plates

House-marinated olives-$3

Hamachi crudo w/ cucumber, lemon, & chili-$9

Marinated field peas w/ feta & fried flat bread-$6

Fried okra & shishito peppers w/ fish sauce, cilantro, & lime-$5

Local eggs, deviled & topped w/ pickled red onion & duck prosciutto-$5

Local lettuce salad, manchego, peanuts, & pickled green beans-$7

Chicken liver pâté toasts with peanuts & red wine gastrique-$4

House-made ricotta w/ peach-scallion salad & grilled bread-$7

Chili-rubbed mushroom skewers-$4

Bulgogi-marinated steak skewers-$5

Dry-rubbed shrimp skewers w/Alabama white sauce- $4

Moroccan lamb skewers w/paprika vinaigrette- $6

Entrees

Flat bread w/ roasted beets, goat cheese, turnip puree, greens, local honey, & sunflower seeds-$14

Pan-fried local trout w/ grits, corn, zucchini, country ham, & pecans-$23

Spiced & grilled quail w/ a pearled couscous, pistachio & herb salad-$21

Pan-roasted bistro steak w/ smoked paprika-rosemary butter, arugula salad, & fries-$24

Grilled cheese sandwich w/tomato jam & fries or salad- $10

Dessert

Salted brown butter rice crispy treats- $3

Crème Brûlée of the day - $5

Peach ice cream sandwich-$3

Milk chocolate mousse w/ roasted peanuts and bourbon caramel-$5

BAR menu

Small Plates

House-marinated olives-$3

Hamachi crudo w/ cucumber, lemon, & chili-$9

Marinated field peas w/ feta & fried flat bread-$6

Fried okra & shishito peppers w/ fish sauce, cilantro, & lime-$5

Local eggs, deviled & topped w/ pickled red onion & duck prosciutto-$5

House-made ricotta w/ peach-scallion salad & grilled bread-$7

Local lettuce salad, manchego, peanuts, & pickled green beans-$7

Chicken liver pâté toasts with peanuts & red wine gastrique-$4

Chili-rubbed mushroom skewers-$4

Bulgogi-marinated steak skewers-$5

Dry-rubbed shrimp skewers w/Alabama white sauce- $4

Moroccan lamb skewers w/paprika vinaigrette- $6

BAR EATS

Cold noodles w/a spicy sesame-peanut dressing, fresh veggies, & chili oil- $6

Chicken Wings, Buffalo, Sticky Sesame, or Garlic Parmesan-$8

Sweet potato biscuits with sorghum butter and country ham-$7

Curried chickpea salad w/ sorghum butter, & country ham-$6

French Fries w/house ranch: half order-$3, full-order- $5

Salmon Tartare with a bag of potato chips-$9

Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Jam-$6

Spicy cheese & broccoli fritters w/ cream-$6

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SWEET EATS

Salted brown butter rice crispy treats-$3

Creme Brulee of the day-$5

Peach ice cream sandwich-$3

Milk chocolate mousse with roasted peanuts & bourbon caramel-$5

COCKTAILS

PH Spring Spritz: Hibiscus, Dry Vermouth, Elderflower liqueur, Aveze, & Bubbles

 -$8-

On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink: Gin, Pineapple, Violette, Lemon, & Bitters

 -$11-

Miami Weiss: White & Dark Rum, Berliner Weiss, Sherry, Cane Syrup, Bitters, & Mint

 -$12-

The Pear-y Boston: Reposado Tequila, Spiced Pear liqueur, Aperol, Sherry, Orange, Lime, & Ancho Chili Salt

-$10-

In (Antici)Passion: Rhum, Cachaca, Passionfruit, Fennel liqueur, Lime, & Nutmeg

 -$12-

We Found Love on Matcha.com: Matcha-infused gin, herbal liqueurs, Vermouth, & bitters

 -$12-

Eleganza 101: Blended Scotch, Blanc Vermouth, Creole Shrubb, Amaro, & Yellow Chartreuse

 -$13-

Somewhere Between Blue & Yellow: Rye & Irish whiskeys, Campari, Green Chartreuse, & Vermouth

 -$13-

Torpedo Speedo: IPA, Cynar, Brandy, Lemon, Simple, & Grapefruit

-$10-

BEER

WINE

News and happenings

SPECIALS

Monday Night: HALF-PRICED BOTTLES OF WINE in the Dining Room

Monday Night: $9 Wings + Tall Boy

Monday and Tuesday, 5-10 pm: BARFLY Special! We're offering a chef's choice featured entree for our bar patrons.  Follow us on social media to know what delicious dinner we're serving up this week!

Tuesday Night: "Tartare Tuesday" Salmon tartare, a bag of Zapp's chips, & a draft beer for $12!